'Team points' are awarded according to the adequacy of the solution with the type of innovations sought by Team for the Planet. They correspond to the analysis of several factors :
Submitted for assessment : After checking that an innovation is within the scope of the 20 issues Team for the Planet targets and that it has reached a sufficient maturity, the innovation is being assessed.
Replace fossil plastics with bio-based and/or biodegradable, natural fiber reinforced plastics.
Reduction of CO2 emissions and plastic pollution.
Use of bio-based and/or biodegradable plastics (from renewable raw materials) and embedding of natural fibers (e.g. wood fibers, straw fibers).
Packaging sector, Consumer Goods, Automotive & Transportation, Building & Construcion, Forestry & Agriculture,...
Material solutions with tailored property profiles (e.g. mechanics) through the interplay of fibers and binder materials with a focus on CO2 reduction and reducing the littering of the world by plastics.